Practical Law Practice Note 2-523-3404 (Approx. 30 pages)
Copyright Fair Use
by Jeffrey P. Cunard, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; Bruce P. Keller, District of New Jersey, United States Attorney’s Office; and Michael Potenza, National Basketball Association
A Practice Note discussing the fair use doctrine under US copyright law. This Note provides an overview of the constitutional basis and policy rationales for the fair use doctrine and the Copyright Act's provisions governing fair use. It also outlines the practical and strategic issues counsel should consider in advising clients on and litigating fair use and discusses the intersection of fair use and new technologies.